Geranium 'Blue Cloud' — Clump-forming, Spreading, Trailing

Overview

Geranium 'Blue Cloud' is a clump-forming, spreading, trailing perennial in the genus Geranium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with green, dissected, aromatic foliage. Geranium 'Blue Cloud' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, ground cover, woodland gardens and rock gardens.

About

Geranium 'Blue Cloud' is a clump-forming, spreading cranesbill cultivar with trailing tendencies and aromatic, dissected green leaves. It produces flowers from June to September. Suited to full sun or partial shade on well-drained soils, it favours south-, east- or west-facing, sheltered sites. Use it as ground cover or at the front of borders and in rock or woodland gardens.

About the genus

Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums, hardy geraniums, or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region.

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In the garden

Geranium 'Blue Cloud' is a named cultivar of Geranium in the Geraniaceae family, valued for its spreading, trailing habit and finely dissected, aromatic foliage. It flowers from June to September and is typically used where a low, spreading plant is needed rather than as a single specimen. The aromatic leaves release scent when brushed, which makes it useful beside paths and seating areas. Plant into well-drained soil of chalk, clay, loam or sand; the cultivar tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH so it suits a wide range of garden soils provided they are not waterlogged. Position in full sun or partial shade, ideally on a south-, east- or west-facing, sheltered aspect to reduce exposure to persistent winds. Its UK hardiness is H6 (very hardy), so it withstands winter conditions expected in most parts of the UK. It performs reliably as a ground cover, in mixed borders, rock gardens and woodland gardens where a spreading habit helps suppress weeds and knit planting together. Place plants so the trailing stems can spill over edges or weave between stones; the aromatic, dissected foliage then becomes a practical feature when paths are edged or seating is nearby.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Geranium

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Geranium 'Blue Cloud' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming, Spreading, Trailing
Foliage: Green, Dissected, Aromatic
Suggested uses: Borders, Ground cover, Woodland gardens, Rock gardens
Fragrance: Aromatic

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Geranium 'Blue Cloud'

Propagation: Seed, Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: High
Disease resistance: High

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Geranium 'Blue Cloud'?

Geranium 'Blue Cloud' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Geranium 'Blue Cloud' need?

Geranium 'Blue Cloud' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.